Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Package/Label Principal Display Panel CVS Health ® Compare to the active ingredient in Maximum Strength Mucinex ® MAXIMUM STRENGTH Mucus Extended-Release 12 HOUR GUAIFENESIN EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS, 1200 mg EXPECTORANT • Relieves chest congestion • Thins & loosens mucus • Immediate & extended-release Actual Size 42 EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS cvshealth-mucus-extended-release-carton-image.jpg
- Package/Label Principal Display Panel CVS Health ® Compare to the active ingredient in Maximum Strength Mucinex ® MAXIMUM STRENGTH Mucus Extended-Release 12 HOUR GUAIFENESIN EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS, 1200 mg EXPECTORANT • Relieves chest congestion • Thins & loosens mucus • Immediate & extended-release Actual Size 42 EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS cvshealth-mucus-extended-release-carton-image.jpg
Overview
Uses • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
Indications & Usage
Uses • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
Dosage & Administration
Directions • do not crush, chew, or break extended-release tablet • take with a full glass of water • this product can be administered without regard for timing of meals • adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 extended-release tablet every 12 hours. Do not exceed 2 extended-release tablets in 24 hours. • children under 12 years of age: do not use
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Do not use • for children under 12 years of age Ask a doctor before use if you have • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema • cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus) Stop use and ask a doctor if • cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Purpose
Purpose Expectorant
Do Not Use
Do not use • for children under 12 years of age
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if • cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness.
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Questions
Questions or comments? 1-800-719-9260
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